Decision details

(1)        That a “Planning for Real” exercise be undertaken by Hastoe Housing Association in relation to the Council-owned building and associated land at Leader Lodge in North Weald, in order to consider a range of options for the future use of the site and to help determine an appropriate and viable approach for the future;

(2)        That residents in the vicinity of Leader Lodge, Ward Members and representatives of North Weald Bassett Parish Council be invited to take part in the Planning for Real Exercise;

(3)        That the outcome of the Planning for Real exercise be reported to a future meeting of the Cabinet to determine the future use of the land including, if appropriate, the detailed arrangements for any development, including: the mix, tenure, rent levels, land transfer arrangements (e.g. terms of any freehold/leasehold transfers), residual land value of the scheme (on an “open book” basis) and the use of any resultant capital receipt; and

(4)        That a commitment be given to Hastoe Housing Association, in advance of the Planning for Real exercise, that if the outcome of the exercise resulted in a proposal for the development of the site for affordable housing then the land would be transferred to Hastoe HA - at a sum to be agreed by the Cabinet when it received its further report – to undertake the proposed development, at its own risk.